What is the Met Gala?

The Met Gala is a star-studded gold carpet fashion event held every first Monday of May in the Upper East Side of New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s considered the most fashionable night of the year and the theme of the event changes annually. What originated in 1948 as a benefit for the museum’s Costume Institute has since become an event that is highly anticipated by the fashion world.

The Met Gala is organized by Vogue’s editor in chief Anna Wintour, fashion designer and event chairperson, Sean Combs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s Benefit Chairperson, Andrew Bolton. Together, they come up with the theme and invite guests they feel resonates with the theme.

What happens at the Gala?

Each year, the event commences with a dinner followed by entertainment and performance. To attend, you are required to follow the “Met Gala” dress code set by Anna Wintour and the event organisers. In recent years, the dress code has become more theatrical, often calling for elaborate costumes befitting of the year’s theme.

During the event, the celebrity attendees don their most creative and eye-catching costumes and are often accompanied on the red carpet by their stylists and the designer of the outfit. The red carpet is filled with fashion icons such as Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott, Katy Perry and many more.

What comes after the Gala?

After the Met Gala comes the after-parties. For the past few years, people have made their way to Rihanna’s Diamond Ball and Beyoncé’s The Lion King after-party.

In addition to the party post-Met Gala, the exhibitions have become the focus of the event. The exhibition usually features the trendiest fashions and demonstrates the Costume Institute’s collections.

In conclusion, the Met Gala is a highly anticipated event that takes place annually. It’s the most fashionable night of the year and its attraction is undeniable. While the main event is the gala, the exhibitions and after-party is what makes it so appealing. It’s where celebrities, fashion icons and designers come together to celebrate fashion and beauty.